Apartments for Rent in Schenectady NY

Schenectady pairs historic architecture with new waterfront living along the Mohawk River, plus quick access to Albany and the rest of the Capital Region. If you’re browsing apartments for rent in Schenectady, start with Downtown around State and Jay Streets for lofts near Proctors and coffee shops; the Stockade Historic District for 18th–19th‑century buildings on riverfront blocks; Mohawk Harbor for modern homes steps from Rivers Casino & Resort and the riverwalk; Upper Union Street for walkable shopping and dining; Little Italy along North Jay Street for bakeries and classic Italian spots; the GE Realty Plot for tree‑lined streets near Union College and Central Park; and residential pockets in Mont Pleasant and Bellevue with quick I‑890 access.

Getting around is simple: I‑890 links to the New York State Thruway (I‑90), putting downtown Albany about a 20–25 minute drive away, and the Schenectady Amtrak Station offers Empire Corridor service for easy trips to Albany‑Rensselaer and beyond. Weekends fill up with shows at Proctors Theatre, river views and events at Mohawk Harbor, quiet walks in the Central Park Rose Garden, and meals on Jay Street or in Little Italy—so apartments near Proctors Theatre or rentals close to Schenectady Amtrak Station keep you close to the action. Outdoor time is easy on the Mohawk‑Hudson Bike‑Hike Trail, and errands are straightforward with shops along Upper Union Street and the Jay Street pedestrian block, plus CDTA BusPlus service on Route 5.